Mariposa/Butterfly
approximate performance runtime: 30-35 minutes
By Sandra Fenichel Archer & José Casas
Directed by Adam Void
Two neighbors live side-by-side in Texas. A low fence separates their gardens, but much more divides them from each other. One grows flowers; the other raises vegetables. One was born in the U.S., the other in Mexico. One speaks English, the other Spanish. Their differences have kept them so far apart that if one predicts a sunny day, then the other is certain of rain. Even the arrival of a caterpillar causes disagreement—until the resulting mariposa/butterfly and its eventual departure unites them in wonder, sadness, and a new understanding of the beautiful world they share.
Winner of the American Alliance for Theatre and Education Distinguished Play Award
Suitable for all audiences.
School Performances
March 26, 2025 @ 10:00 am
March 27, 2025 @ 10:00 am
March 27, 2025 @ 1:00 pm
Public Performances
March 28, 2025 @ 7:00 pm
March 29, 2025 @ 2:00 pm
March 29, 2025 @ 7:00 pm
March 30, 2025 @ 2:00 pm
Off-site Performances
Sunday, March 30th (at Nolde)
TBD: Reading Science Center
The rehearsal schedule will be determined by the director and actors after casting. Rehearsal will start on Monday, February 24th.
ROLES AVAILABLE:
FIRST NEIGHBOR: A recent immigrant from Mexico. Speaks Spanish but is trying to learn English. A bit pompous and blustery in a comical way. Has a vegetable garden and plays a musical instrument and/or sings when remembering home.
SECOND NEIGHBOR: A multigenerational Texan. Speaks English but understands a little Spanish Also a bit pompous and blustery in a comical way. Has a flower garden and plays a musical instrument and/or sings when remembering childhood.
BUTTERFLY and CATERPILLAR: Puppets handled by a single puppeteer.
Actors and puppeteer will each be paid a stipend of $750 at the end of the run.
Auditions will take place on January 18th from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM. Actors will be asked to do cold reading from the script. For more information, please review the script: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10CBirz3ymK_82yksPA_FSMZUN_NPPRWU/view?usp=sharing
